The Scenic Railway was originally built in the 1880s as part of the Katoomba Coal Mine to transport coal and shale up the cliffside.
The rainforest floor walkway is built on the site of a former 19th-century coal mine, and relics of the mining equipment remain visible along the path.
The Skyway features an electro-glass cabin floor that turns transparent once the cable car moves away from the boarding platform.
The region surrounding Scenic World contains a high density of ferns, some dating back to the Jurassic period.
The Cableway is the steepest aerial cable car in Australia, descending into the valley at an incline.
The site operates on a continuous loop system, meaning visitors do not need to return the way they came.
Scenic World is a private tourist attraction in Katoomba featuring four distinct experiences: the Scenic Skyway, Scenic Cableway, Scenic Railway, and Scenic Walkway. The Scenic Railway is the world's steepest passenger-carrying railway, descending 310 meters through a tunnel at an incline of 52 degrees. The Skyway travels 270 meters above the Jamison Valley floor, offering views of Katoomba Falls and the Three Sisters. The Cableway provides a gentle descent into the rainforest, while the 2.4-kilometer elevated Scenic Walkway traverses the floor of the ancient temperate rainforest. The entire site is positioned on the edge of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. It serves as a primary access point for exploring the steep cliffs and rugged terrain of the Jamison Valley. The attractions are connected by a circuit that allows visitors to descend via one mode and ascend by another. The infrastructure is built into the cliffside, directly overlooking the sandstone rock formations characteristic of the region.
The glass-floor section of the Skyway looking directly down into the valley, and the platform at the base of the Railway.
Complete the full circuit by taking the Railway down and the Cableway back up to maximize the variety of views.
Allow extra time to complete the full 2.4-kilometer elevated boardwalk loop rather than taking the shorter 10-minute route.
Visit on a weekday if possible to avoid significant queues for the Railway and Cableway.
Avoid rushing through the rainforest boardwalk; many visitors overlook the historical mining artifacts located near the base of the Railway.
Open daily year-round, except for occasional maintenance closures which are typically announced one month in advance.
